DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PURA VIDA MIAMI

Dadeland Mall
Kendall, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf over three compartment sink.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid eggs plastic container stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching cut lettuce in reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop handle correctly Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed plantains under Insect control device in back kitchen. Operator removed Insect control device. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front counter. Operator cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) inside kitchen. Operator reset bucket and observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container unlabeled in back kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station in back kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by kitchen back entrance. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored containers upside down. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside both restrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal speaker on prep table inside back kitchen. Operator removed speaker. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic avocado oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed device over plantain boxes in back kitchen. Operator removed device. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets under oven in kitchen.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge area by kitchen back entrance. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8534973

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex bathrooms Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards throughout kitchen.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal speaker on prep table by kitchen area. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter..operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed knife Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching cut lettuce inside reach in cooler in kitchen.operator stored scoop correctly Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) inside kitchen. Operator changed sanitizer solution and observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching wet towel and pants and touching clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food boxes and plastic containers blocking access to hand washing sink. Operator removed all items. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna tartare not identified as raw item on printed and online menus
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by rear door exit

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374750

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container on shelf inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside both restrooms.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 110°F inside kitchen. Operator started to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored by kitchen back entrance. Operator stored mop correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and touching clean plates without washing hands.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(918 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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